All Broadcast articles in 14 October 2016 – Page 2
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Behind The ScenesBlack Mirror, Netflix
From different episode lengths to unusual aspect ratios, Black Mirror’s move from C4 to Netflix has given the production and post teams freedom to experiment. Robin Parker reports
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CommentA great market in store
Mipcom is the biggest international television event of the year and Broadcast, with our increased focus on the international sector, has responded by dedicating an 88-page issue – one of the biggest of the year – to all things global.
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FeaturesHot Picks: Fanshaw & Crudnut
Oddball humour is the way to many kids’ (and big kids’) hearts.
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FeaturesHot Picks: Grizzy and the Lemmings
France’s Studio Hari claims to be “revitalising the slapstick duo genre” with this non-verbal animated series, the first three episodes of which will be shown at this year’s Mip Junior.
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FeaturesHot Picks: Supersaurus 7
Two of kids’ TV’s perennial themes – dinosaurs and super heroes – are fused in this comedy adventure series for four to seven year-olds.
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FeaturesHot Picks: Rusty Rivets
Once upon a time, DIY was scorned or, at best, carried out begrudgingly. Now, millions of people worldwide are jumping on the neatly rebranded “maker movement” – and this is exactly what Rusty Rivets hopes to tap into.
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FeaturesHot Picks: Splash and Bubbles
Splash And Bubbles is a new series from The Jim Henson Company aimed at kids aged four to seven.
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FeaturesHot Picks: Bitz And Bob
Attracting young girls to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) subjects is a huge issue right now, and this Fremantle Media Kids & Family/CBeebies co-pro could be part of the solution.
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FeaturesHot Picks: Rainbow Rangers
A creative team that boasts credits for Frozen, The Lion King and The Little Mermaid has been put together on a new animated series for pre-school girls.
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FeaturesHot Picks: Mother Goose Club
Having notched up more than 6 billion views on YouTube, Mother Goose Club is landing at this autumn’s Mip Junior with a fair bit of brand recognition for a new show.
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FeaturesHot Picks: Space Ranger Roger
Space Ranger Roger is a 3D animated series aimed at pre-school children, with the theme of helping other people at its heart.
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FeaturesHot Picks: Tsatsiki, Dad And The Olive Wars
Tsatsiki, Dad And The Olive Wars is the third in a series of feature films based on the highly successful children’s books by award-winning Swedish author Moni Nilsson.
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FeaturesHot Picks: Mr vs Mrs: Call The Mediator
More than 16,000 separated British couples attempt to resolve their disputes over money, children and property using the National Family Mediation service.
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FeaturesHot Picks: Whizz Kids: On the Fast Track to F1
The increasingly global nature of Formula 1 motor racing bodes well for Cineflix Rights’ latest documentary offering.
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FeaturesHot Picks: Inside The Freemasons
This observational documentary from Emporium Productions lifts the lid on the Freemasons, the secretive 300-year-old society that is notoriously guarded and seldom shares details of its machinations and rituals.
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FeaturesHot Picks: Planet Earth II
The BBC has amassed an impressive roster of international co-producers for its latest natural history epic, which is a follow-up to its landmark 2006 series Planet Earth.
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FeaturesHot Picks: Mars
National Geographic Channel’s popular Killing… franchise helped establish the broadcaster as a drama player, but six-part global event series Mars is being pitched as one giant leap for the brand.
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NewsPopkorn bolsters branded entertainment team
Rich Kids of Instagram indie Popkorn TV has continued its “fight against the super-indies” by bolstering its branded entertainment team.
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CommentMip is still a must-attend event
The market has changed, but Cannes continues to be the place to strike deals, says Ben Barrett
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NewsC4 recruits Deutschland 83 sequel
The follow-up to Deutschland 83 is to be made available on Channel 4 and Walter Presents after Amazon Germany ordered a second series of the spy thriller.